Optimizing feeding methods for preterm infants

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates different methods of enteral feeding in very low-birth-weight preterm infants who have achieved full enteral feeding. It compares intermittent gastric tube placement with permanent gastric tube maintenance to determine which method leads to better feeding tolerance and fewer adverse effects. The study will assess parameters such as gastric stagnation, cardio-respiratory events, and signs of discomfort related to tube management. The goal is to provide evidence-based recommendations for enteral feeding practices in this vulnerable population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Gestational Age \<32 weeks and/or neonatal weight \<1500 g
* Achievement of full enteral feeding (150 ml/kg/day of milk)
* Exclusive feeding of human milk (breast and/or bank)
* Informed consent signed by parent or legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

* Need for invasive ventilatory support
* Congenital malformations affecting the gastrointestinal tract

Where it's running

• IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
  Bologna, Bolgona, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Arianna Aceti, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
• Study coordinator: Arianna Aceti, MD
• Email: arianna.aceti2@unibo.it
• Phone: 0512143779

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.